Sans Superellipse Gemiv 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' by Blaze Type, 'Kuunari' and 'Kuunari Rounded' by Melvastype, 'Hype Vol 1' by Positype, 'Amsi Grotesk' by Stawix, 'Ordax' by The Northern Block, and 'Folio' and 'Nimbus Sans L' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, urgent, industrial, aggressive, headline, maximum impact, space saving, speed emphasis, display clarity, brand punch, compressed, oblique, compact, rounded corners, blocky.
A compact, oblique sans with heavy, uniform strokes and tightly controlled sidebearings. Curves resolve into rounded-rectangle forms, giving bowls and counters a squarish softness rather than true circles, while straight strokes stay blunt and sturdy. The rhythm is dense and forward-leaning, with simplified joins and minimal modulation that keep the texture solid in long lines. Numerals and caps match the same condensed, block-built construction for a consistent, high-impact silhouette.
Best suited to large-scale settings where impact and speed of recognition matter—headlines, posters, sports and motorsport-style branding, packaging, and bold signage. It can work for short bursts of text (calls to action, labels, UI headers) where a dense, emphatic voice is desired rather than relaxed reading.
The overall tone feels fast and forceful—like signage, performance branding, or packaging that needs to hit quickly from a distance. Its forward slant and dense mass suggest motion and intensity, while the rounded geometry keeps it from feeling sharp or brittle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, combining a forward-leaning stance with rounded-rectangle construction for a cohesive, modern-industrial look. It prioritizes bold presence and tight word shapes for display-driven communication.
The condensed proportions and strong slant create a pronounced diagonal flow across words, producing a continuous dark band in text. Rounded corners and squarish counters add a distinctive, slightly retro-industrial flavor that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.